Full-Day Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos
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This comprehensive day trip to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos, complete with convenient hotel pickup, is a favored option for travelers looking to make the most of their time in Lebanon. Dive into the highlights hassle-free, with insightful commentary providing essential context for the landmarks you'll encounter along the way.8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Brief Explanation about each Site
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Private Car
Lunch
gratuity
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Locations in the itinerary
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Jeita Grotto
Valley of the Dog River, Jitta, LebanonThe Jeita Grotto, a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves which have formed over millions of years, is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. It is located 300 meters above sea level and has a height difference of 305 meters.
The Jeita upper cave has an overall length of 2,130 meters and contains a great concentration of a variety of crystallized formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, columns, mushrooms, ponds, curtains and draperies.
The lower gallery, which has an overall length of 6,200 meters, is located 60 meters below the upper gallery. It is traversed by a smooth underwater river and a lake.1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location2
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
Harissa, LebanonThe shrine of our Lady of Lebanon is one of the most important shrines in the world honoring the Virgin Mary and located in Harissa, a key Christian pilgrimage site in Lebanon.
The shrine is highlighted by a huge, 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of God. It is 8.5 m high and has a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary stretches her hands towards Beirut overlooking the Bay of Jounieh in one of the most attractive panoramic views in the world.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Churches of Harissa
Harissa, , Jounieh, LebanonHarissa is a key Christian pilgrimage site with a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon
The pilgrimage site is a large, 15-ton bronze and a painted white statue of Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban, with her arms, stretched. The statue was made at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908. Inside the statue's base, there is a small chapel.
As well, A huge cathedral built of concrete and glass stands adjacent to the statue.
Among other churches of various Christian denominations in the vicinity of Harissa are the Byzantine-style, Melkite Greek Catholic basilica of St. Paul, located south of the statue and built between 1948 and 1998, the Apostolic Nunciature (Papal Embassy), as well as the residences of four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic Churches15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
The Telepherique is one of the oldest and most visited tourist attractions in Lebanon
It is a gondola lift system located in Jounieh, a city in Lebanon, 16 km north of Beirut that transports passengers above the pine-forested steep mountain, to an altitude of 650 meters, arriving at Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa offering breathtaking views of the bay of Jounieh and the surrounding city.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Byblos
Byblos, LebanonByblos, one of the oldest Phoenician cities. Inhabited since Neolithic times, it has been closely linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. Byblos is also directly associated with the history and diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Byblos Castle
, Byblos, LebanonByblos Castle, a restored 12th-century Crusader castle surrounded by a 10m-wide dry moat is located just inside the Byblos' atmospheric archaeological site that contains the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks.
It's an impressive building that offers an excellent perspective over the ruins from the top of its foursquare keep. A series of Bronze Age dwellings is clearly visible below the walls as you look towards the sea. Inside the castle, there's a small museum and a room with information panels outlining the city's history.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location7
Old Souk
Byblos, LebanonByblos old souk is an old market where tourists can shop for souvenirs and antiques, or simply stroll along the old cobblestone streets and enjoy the architecture.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Byblos Port
Byblos, LebanonByblos Port is an ancient port in Byblos and is believed by the Lebanese to be the oldest port in the world. Around 3000 BC, Byblos Port was the most important timber shipping center in the eastern Mediterranean10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We pick up travellers from all hotels in Beirut
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Arabic
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Beirut time to receive 100% refund.
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